Local 112 has purchsed these calendars and they are available at the hall. Get your copy before December 15th for a chance to win a gun in the Local Union drawing. Also, by purchasing the calendar, beginning in 2019, you will be eligible for two weekly firearms drawings on a national level. Go to unionsportsmen.org for more info about this organization.

($10 per calendar will go to the Brotherhood Fund)

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WE ARE READY TO GO - TAKE ACTION NOW TO PARTICIPATE

This year's negotiations for the Basic Inside Agreement includes a new option to particpate in the National Electrical 401k Plan and we are ready to go. Particpation in this plan is optional. If you choose to participate, the contribution will be 5% of your pre-taxed gross wages.

Enrollment forms are now available to enroll in the program. Complete the form and return to the address or e-mail on the bottom of the form and keep a copy to give your employer. Contributions will be deducted at 5% of gross wages effective with July 2, 2018. We will let you know when more details are available.

The new Washington State Sick Leave Act comes into effect on January 1, 2018 and there have been many questions concerning this new law. The Dept. of Labor & Industries has provided information on their web site, which will provide answers for both employees and employers.

OUR 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR ADULTS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th AT THE RED LION HOTEL IN KENNEWICK (Columbia Center). TICKETS ARE $10.00 EACH AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE UNION HALL, UNIT MEETINGS AND WE HOPE TO GET THEM ON SOME OF THE JOBS. PLAN TO ENJOY AN EVENING WITH YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS. BRING YOUR TOYS FOR TOTS DONATION TO THE PARTY AND GET YOUR NAME IN A SPECIAL DRAWING ! DRAWINGS FOR GIFTS WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.

The State or Oregon has implemented a Provisional Reciprocal Journeyman License. This application process will be available through February 8, 2019. You must have completed a recognized Washington Apprenticeship Program in order to be eligible. This license will expire on August 31, 2021 and is not eligible for renewal. This rule does not change the existing options for persons wishing to obtain an electrical license under the current status.

Negotiations for the Inside Basic Agreement were recently completed and approved by Local 112's membership. As a result, we now have a new classification of Material Handler, effective June 1st. We have an Out-of-Work book for applicants to sign . Must be at least 18 years of age.

HELP PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

The IBEW has joined the National Child ID Program to help protect our children. Every year over 800,000 children go missing in the US and another 50,000 in Canada. Child ID kits are available at the hall and union meetings. You can fingerprint your child, and in case of an emergency, turn it over to authorities to help in locating a missing child.

DOWNLOAD THE UNION LABEL APP

Download the app and have easy access to see which products and services are union made and union performed. Find the app at Apple's App Store or on Google Play in the Android Store. Solidarity works. Get the Union Label app and show your solidarity in the marketplace.